August Rookie Session - One Week
Camp Lohikan offers a diverse range of over 65 activities, providing a traditional overnight camp experience in the...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Lohikan website loads as a real camp site, offering a comprehensive overview of its programs and facilities. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded by Fred and Irene Handel, has been operating for 67 years, indicating significant experience in youth camping. Camp Lohikan is an overnight program for campers aged 6-16, offering over 65 activities. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Lohikan show an average rating of 4.7 stars based on 234 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camplohikan and a Facebook handle camplohikan.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195967+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–15
August Rookie Session - One Week sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1959 (67 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 343 Wallerville Rd, Lake Como, PA 18437
- Phone: (908) 470-9317
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: August Rookie Session - One Week. $1550 for the session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (1 one-week), from Aug 9 to Aug 15.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- August Rookie Session - One Week Aug 9 – 15, 2026 · 1 week · $1,550
↗ What parents like
- Over 65 daily activities
- Campers choose their activities
- Free horseback riding
↘ Watch for
- One-week session is a short taste
- Some activities not available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about August Rookie Session - One Week
- What ages does August Rookie Session - One Week accept?
- August Rookie Session - One Week is open to children ages 6–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does August Rookie Session - One Week cost?
- August Rookie Session - One Week publishes $1,550/week for the standard session. August Rookie Session - One Week. $1550 for the session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are August Rookie Session - One Week's hours?
- August Rookie Session - One Week runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is August Rookie Session - One Week accredited?
- Yes — August Rookie Session - One Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 67 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs August Rookie Session - One Week?
- August Rookie Session - One Week is operated by a private business, with 67 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does August Rookie Session - One Week provide lunch?
- Yes — August Rookie Session - One Week includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does August Rookie Session - One Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Como?
- August Rookie Session - One Week is one of 17 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Como that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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